Typical inflorescence of the sedge family (Cyperaceae) and grass family (Poaceae ); in the latter, it is constituted by 2 (in lesser amounts 1 or 3) sterile bracts (chaffs) on the base, an axis (rachilla) with a variable number of nodes with a flower inserted in each one; the flowers are generally surrounded by 2 bracts (inferior glume = lemma and superior glume = palea).

Invasive Plants

Many ecosystems in Portugal are deeply affected by invasive species, either animal or plants. This means considerable economical losses, huge impacts on biodiversity, changes in the ecosystems services and even public health issues.

Our goal is to explain this problem, educating not only the common citizen but also specialized technicians to recognize and control invasive species.